Ashley Alderson
Founder and CEO | The Boutique Hub
GROWING YOUR BUSINESS MEANS STEPPING OUTSIDE OF YOUR FOUR WALLS
The answers to your business’s biggest stresses, holding you back from the profit, the freedom and the next level of technology your business needs are actually all in one room.
The Summit is the ONLY retail industry event highlighting the actual frameworks, promotions, tools and systems retailers need to succeed in a changing 2026 business climate.
Network, learn and connect with those as focused on your businesses’s success as you are.
WHO IS SUMMIT FOR?
The Summit is for the retailer who is...
- Done doing all the things and still feeling stuck
- Scaling but always short on time, team, or clarity
- Guessing at what’s working, in marketing, margins, or money
- Feeling behind on systems, inventory, or online growth
- Tired of watching others grow while you spin your wheels
The Summit is not for the retailer who is...
- Fully staffed, highly profitable, and off the struggle bus
- Running airtight systems with weekly CEO time
- Clear on marketing, inventory, and financial strategy
- Confident in every season, and thriving without support
- Doesn’t want to learn, innovate or see what’s coming in AI + business
AT SUMMIT YOU'LL LEARN...
- Build a business that runs without you as the bottleneck
- Lead your team with clarity, systems, and confidence
- Use proven strategies the top 1% of boutiques use to scale
- Get your numbers dialed in and make decisions with confidence
- Streamline marketing, inventory, and content without burnout
- Turn inventory into cash faster with smarter buying and pricing
- Create customer experiences that drive repeat sales
- Walk away with a clear, personalized 90-day action plan
WHAT'S INCLUDED AT SUMMIT:
Clear, actionable retail strategies you can use immediately.
Proven experts who show you what works (and what doesn’t).
A room full of boutique owners who understand your world.
Buying opportunities with trusted brands + service partners.
A curated swag bag you’ll actually use.
A high energy closing party to celebrate how far you've come!
DALLAS DAYS
Strategy, systems, and stepping fully into your CEO role.
FORT WORTH NIGHTS
Western spirit, brand loyalty, and the grit behind businesses that last.
Different products. One shared mindset.
No matter what you sell, the principles of strong leadership and loyal brands apply to us all.
MEET THE 2026 LINE-UP
... and more to be announced soon!
Keith Mundee
President | American Hat Company
Sara Burks
Director of Education & Partnerships | The Boutique Hub
Jeff Fenn
Director of Sales & Marketing | The Boutique Hub
Samantha Conner
Director of Wholesale | The Boutique Hub
Jim Nidiffer
Director of AI & Innovation | The Boutique Hub
Josh Orr
CEO | Capital Commerce
Christyne Gray
Founder | She Profits Now
Ulla Hald
Founder/CEO | FAVES
Crystal Chapman
Founder & CEO | CJC Dynamic Solutions
Jincy Wallace
Owner/CEO | Shop Jincy's
Amy Smith
Owner | The BLVD
Andrea Glenn
Owner | The Rusty Rose
Kristi Briceno
Founder & CEO | Mom Buns and Ruffles
Megan Tillard
Owner | Allure Boutique
Lyndsay Rinere
Coach | Boutique Hub Black
Dylan Welling
Coach | Boutique Hub Black
Jenna LeBlanc
Founder & Creative Director | Winton And Waits
Zoe Spencer
Team Captain | Boutique Hub Black
Jessica Brown
Founder and CEO | Pink on Pickens
Katie Bradley
Coach | Boutique Hub Black
Dane Cohen
Head of Business Development | Management One
PAST SPEAKERS WHO RAISED THE BAR
From marketing and money to leadership and operations, these speakers have delivered the insights retailers needed to grow, pivot, and level up.
Dominique Broadway
Jon Acuff
Ezra Firestone
Jenna Kutcher
Natalie Ellis
Nicole Walters
Laura Benson
Mike Michalowicz
IF YOU RUN A RETAIL BUSINESS, YOU NEED TO BE HERE
Online Retailers
Brick-and-Mortar Retailers
Emerging Retailers
Multi-Channel Retailers
Gift & Home Décor Retailers
Kids & Baby Retailers
Western Retailers
Men’s Retailers
Plus-Size Retailers
Accessory & Shoe Retailers
Beauty & Salon Retailers
Consignment Retailers
Lifestyle Retailers
Seasonal / Pop-Up Shops
Mobile Boutiques
Specialty / Niche Stores (Bridal, Pet, etc.)
Wholesale Brands & Reps
Buyers & Store Managers
Multi-Location Owners
Retail Teams
Their experiences say it all
96% of attendees said Summit was a game-changer for their business!
"I met so many Boutique owners down here that truly inspire me and to this day have become some of my best friends."
"It was a really great experience. The positivity as soon as you walked in the door was just contagious."
"... I learned so many things that I can implement in my business that I didn't even think of and now I'm super excited to go home and try those things out so that I can be a successful business owner"
"...you would pay thousands to do this in any corporate event and it's priceless to go to Summit and meet some of your best friends."
"I did the VIP experience which if you go that's the absolute way you have to go, you get front-row seats you get extra bonuses you get to go behind the scenes..."
"You gotta go to summit you guys its worth every penny!"
HOSTED AT THE HILTON ANATOLE
Summit 2026 takes place at the Hilton Anatole, one of Dallas’s most renowned hotels, located minutes from Market.
From thoughtfully designed event spaces to refined accommodations and effortless flow, every detail supports deeper learning, meaningful conversations, and two powerful days dedicated to your growth.
THE SCHEDULE
Saturday, August 15
4:00 – 6:00 PM
Pre-Registration Party
Sunday, August 16
7:30 AM
Registration & Tradeshow Open
8:15 AM
Find Your Seat + Announcements
8:30 AM
Opening Keynote
9:00 AM
Main Stage Panel
10:30 AM
Morning Reflection
10:45 – 11:45 AM
Breakout Sessions (Round 1)
11:45 AM – 1:15 PM
Lunch
1:15 PM
Afternoon Keynote
2:00 – 3:00 PM
Breakout Sessions (Round 2)
3:15 PM
Fireside Chat
4:00 PM
Closing Main Stage Session
4:30 – 6:00 PM
Sip & Shop Tradeshow
Monday, August 17
7:30 AM
Doors & Tradeshow Open
7:45 – 8:45 AM
VIP Breakfast
8:30 AM
Welcome Back + Announcements
9:00 AM
Main Stage Session
9:50 AM
Retailer Panel
10:45 – 11:45 AM
Breakout Sessions (Round 3)
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM
Main Stage Panel
2:00 – 3:00 PM
Breakout Sessions (Round 4)
3:15 PM
Afternoon Keynote
4:00 PM
Closing Keynote
6:30 – 9:30 PM
"Denim & Diamonds" - Closing Party
General Admission
$699 $599
Save $100 With The Early Bird Sale
- Full Access to All Sessions
- Workshops During 2-Day Event
- Exclusive Networking Opportunities
- Cocktail During Sip-n-Shop
- Access to Summit Expo Area
- Physical Notebook and Folder
- Access to Event Lunch Area
- Event Swag Bag
- All that Glitters Ending Party
- Lifetime Access to Recorded Sessions
- Exclusive Discounts & Offers
VIP Admission
$959
Everything in General Admission PLUS
- Complimentary lunch both days
- VIP Breakfast on Monday
- VIP Swag Bag
- Access to VIP Lounge
- Reserved Seating in Main Stage Area
- 1st Choice on Breakout Session Selection
